Sainsbury's E45 Moisturiser Cream for Very Dry Skin
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Moisturizing5 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“E45 Moisturiser Cream for Very Dry Skin”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: lanolin, paraffinum liquidum.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: lanolin, paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Petrolatum14.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumParaffinum liquidum12.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumLanolin1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
More about LanolinGlyceryl stearate~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetyl alcohol~8.1–12.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholSodium cetearyl sulfate~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateCarbomer~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Sodium hydroxide~0.6–1.35%
Citric acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidWater~0.15–0.55%
Ingredient list view
Petrolatum, Paraffinum liquidum, Lanolin, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Water
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Sainsbury'sE45 Moisturiser Cream for Very Dry SkinYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth ArdenEight Hour Cream Skin Protectant Fragrance Free | E45Dermatological Moisturising Body Lotion | RohtoCareCera AP Face and Body Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 64% | 56% |
| Price | $3.97 | $19.20+$15.23 | $6.65+$2.68 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | — | Oligopeptide-24 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Sainsbury's - E45 Moisturiser Cream for Very Dry Skin" works well for moisturizing the skin.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 3.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate journals.sagepub.com
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